Abigail Klein Leichman
From Zurich to Rehovot: Harry Langbeheim’s paintings reveal the visual world of S.Y. Agnon
Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?
Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim
How can new olim navigate Israel’s 2026 election? French immigrant builds online quiz to help
The free, user-friendly online questionnaire is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and even in Hebrew.
From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey
“It’s such an incredible blessing to be here. I really feel it was the mission of my life to facilitate my family’s return to Israel,” retired judge David Parry said of his aliyah journey.
The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’
If ancient pilgrimages were about holy sites, religious ritual, forgiveness, and redemption, modern pilgrimages are about personal growth and connection with people and places.
Ma’ayan: New Jersey-born artist shares how art, faith, and loss shaped her journey to Israel
Artist Ma’ayan reflects on her journey from New York to Jerusalem, finding her spiritual home, discovering her artistic voice, and turning loss and renewal into art.
Australian lawyer makes aliyah just before October 7, quits job to launch babywear brand
"I’m releasing the onesies in very limited drops and collaborating with Israeli local artists," said Miriam Agranat. "They’re doing extremely bold, colorful prints."
Olga Deutsch: Exposing the dark underbelly of human rights groups - interview
Many of the NGOs whose funding sources and anti-Israel activities get exposed by NGO Monitor are based in Europe, where Deutsch lived and worked since her birth in 1979.
Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes
An Israeli nonprofit is using a Tinder-style app to match shelter dogs and cats with loving families and reduce failed adoptions.
Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel
Seven years after arriving alone in Israel, Gabrielle Soffer is now inspiring Israeli high school students through English and literature.
'All Afternoon': Feminism comes to River Ridge - book review
Kleinman notes in her novel 'All Afternoon,' set in 1978, that feminism was “slow in coming” to the fictional New Jersey town of River Ridge.
'The Handover': The ABCs of nursing, with a Jewish twist - reivew
Author Tilda Shalof reflects on her decades of hospital-based work in Canada, and how Jewish humor and its paradoxical mix of tragedy and comedy mirrors a shift nurse’s daily experience.